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Unithane IC-451 NF is a NMP free, medium hard, high gloss, APEO free, waterbased polyurethane dispersion; with fast drying and automotive grade properties. Specifically designed for use in a formulated coating for wood, metal, concrete, flooring, graphic arts, paint, textiles and selected plastics.

Industrial Applications:

This product is recommended for: Paint and Coating Resins, Graphic Arts, Flexible Substrates

Product Characteristics:

Product Class Solids % pH Viscosity @25ºC Gloss VOC g/L Tensile (D-882) Elongation (%) Modulus 100% (psi) Sward Hardness
34 – 36 8.0 – 9.0 20 – 250 cps 80 – 100 100-110 3240 psi 289% 2110 psi 31

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GENERAL INFORMATION

Special Features: NMP-Free (NF)
Application Types – Industrial Coatings: Interior, Exterior, Synthetic Leather, Flooring, Wood, Paint, Graphic Arts, OPV, Paper, Textiles, Plastics – Flexible, Plastics – Rigid

TYPICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Total Solids %: 34 – 36
pH: 8.0 – 9.0
Viscosity @ 25⁰ C: 20 – 250 cps
VOC (Grams/Liter): 100-110
VOC (% of total weight): 9-11
Specific Gravity: 1.04-1.06
Appearance: Semi-translucent
Gloss (60): 80 – 100
Freeze/Thaw Cycles (D-2243): 0
Shelf Life: Maximum 12 months
Harmonize Tariff Number: 3909.50.6000

TYPICAL FILM PROPERTIES

Film Appearance after Curing: Clear
Tensile (D-882): 3240 psi
Tensile at 100% Elongation: 2110 psi
Elongation (D-882): 289%
Cold Crank (ISO 17233): >-30°C
Softening Point: 175°C
Pencil Hardness (D-3363): HB
Sward Hardness (D-2134): 31
UV Resistance (D-4587): No Damage (1000 hours at 340 nm)
Impact Resistance (D-2794): No Damage at 160 psi Direct Damage at 160 psi Reverse
Tabor Abrasion (D-4060): 4 mg loss (CS-10, 1000g 1000 cycles)
Mandrel Bend (D-522): Pass 1/8, 1/4, 3/8, 1/2, 5/8, 3/4, 1
Dry Time (D-5895): >30 minutes
Hydrolysis Resistance (200 hours, 70ºC, 95% RH): Retained 84% of Tensile Properties

CHEMICAL RESISTANCE TESTING (D-1308)

note: 5= no damage, films dried for 15 minutes at 80ºC, then equalized at room temp for 7 days.
Water: 5
Acetic Acid: 5
Ammonia: 5
Methyl Ethyl Ketone: 5
2-Propanol: 5
Toluene: 5
Gasoline: 5

VARIOUS SUBSTRATE CROSS CUT ADHESION (D-3359)

Cold Roll Steel – Unpolished: 5B
Aluminum – Untreated: 5B
ABS – Untreated: 5B
Polycarbonate – Untreated: 0B
Nylon – Untreated: 5B
HDPE – Untreated: 0B

Certified to ISO-9001:2015

Contact Information:

3 Malcolm Hoyt Drive
Newburyport, Massachusetts 01950 ∙ U.S.A.
Tel: (978) 465-1717 ∙ Fax: (978) 465-4194
E-mail: union@unionspecialtiesinc.com ∙ www.unionspecialtiesinc.com

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